Grouping_+Ideas

Assigning roles in a group can encourage participation and accountability.

Here are some role-playing ideas: These roles can of course be merged to fit the size of the group. Roles can/should be rotated within the group.
 * Manager**: Makes sure everyone participates. Asks, "What do you think? Do you agree? Do you see another way of looking at this? etc."
 * Recorder**: Documents the work of the group. Makes brainstorming lists, writes drafts of answers, transcribes more than edits.
 * Checker**: Ensures that each group member can explain the work if called upon, or pass the quiz depending on the model.
 * Summarizer**: Crafts the final version of the work.
 * Skeptic**: Plays devil's advocate to help the group test the validity of their work. Exposes weaknesses and mistakes as their "official" job.
 * Energizer**: Provides encouragement when needed.

Group bonuses if everyone demonstrates proficiency; proficient group work substitutes for an individual test section.

Grouping by personality types: Eeyore, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Pooh, Christopher Robin.

Phases of Group Development: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing (Tuckman, 1965)

Firing/Resigning Procedures